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Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 N1202 features The figures and tables show the appliance components and features. Front panel This panel has the following parts. Fixed SFP+ ports 9-16 from top to bottom and right to left. Fixed Ethernet 1Gbps RJ45 ports 1-8 from top to bottom and right to left. Fixed Ethernet 2.5Gbps RJ45 port 0 and Console port USB ports.
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Indicator lights Indicator lights show the status of the appliance and any fixed Ethernet ports. Status indicators Indicator Color Description Status Unlit The initial configuration has not yet been generated. Amber Flashes while initial contact is being established. Steady amber when initial contact has been established, but the NGFW Engine is offline.
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Ethernet port indicators Ethernet port indicators show the status and speed of the network ports. Activity/link indicator Link speed indicator Indicator Color Description Activity/link indicator Green Steady when link is present. Flashes on activity. Unlit No link.
The precautions provide safety guidance when working with Forcepoint appliances and electrical equipment. CAUTION Forcepoint appliances cannot be serviced by end users. Never open the appliance covers for any reason. Doing so can lead to serious injury and void the hardware warranty.
■ The on-site installer is responsible for installing the appliance. For more information, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide. To prepare for the appliance installation, the SMC administrator must do the following: If the SMC has not yet been installed, install the SMC.
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Important Do not use damaged appliances or components. Connect all necessary power, network cables and other components, and then press the power button to turn on the appliance. If the plug-and-play configuration method is not used, the on-site installer must insert the USB drive that contains the initial configuration files to configure the NGFW Engine software to an USB port before the appliance is turned on.
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Connect network cables Ethernet ports are mapped to interface IDs during the initial configuration. Determine which Ethernet ports to use for connecting to your networks. Steps Connect network cables to the Ethernet ports. If you use the plug-and-play configuration method for a single NGFW appliance, the appliance uses Ethernet port 0 to contact the Installation Server.
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Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Note We recommend using a UPS to ensure continuous operation and minimize the risk of damage to the appliance in case of sudden loss of power. Steps Assemble a female connector. Locate a copper cable with three wires: ■...
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Connect the mating connectors. Insert a female connector into the pre-installed male connector as shown in the illustration. Pre-installed male connector Female connector Green-yellow Black or blue If the appliance has a dual-input adapter, connect the second female connector to the male connector. (Optional) Connect a grounding wire to the grounding screw on the back of the appliance.
Turn off the appliance using the Management Client The SMC administrator can also turn off the appliance remotely using the Management Client. For more information, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Product Guide. Turn off the appliance from the NGFW Engine command line...
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Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | N1202 Steps Connect to the NGFW Engine command line. Depending on the appliance type, use one of the following options: ■ Connect a computer running a terminal emulator program to the appliance console port, then press Enter.
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